ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Name: _________________________________________

3RD Quarter: Module 1

THE POLLUTANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
ACTIVITY 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
A. Environmental Pollution B. Plastic C. Chlorofluorocarbons
D. Visual Pollutants E. Uranium F. Lead
G. Polychlorinated Biphenyl H. Loud Sounds I. Methane
J. Mercury K. Sulfur Dioxide L. Carbon Monoxide

________ 1. Batteries are the main source of this element, which is why it is essential to dispose of them
carefully.
________ 2. These contribute to what we call as “noise pollution”.
________ 3. Are caused by the disturbing and dirty sights. It might be the open dumping grounds,
unnecessary dumping of materials on the roads, dumping of hazardous wastes in improper
landfills.
________ 4. Refers to the introduction of harmful materials caused by pollutants into the environment.
________ 5. The element readily dissolves in water and upon uptake leads to devastating health problems. It
is usually get eaten by fishes.
________ 6. These are wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as a main
ingredient and usually takes about decades before it degrades.
________ 7. These are used in sprays, perfumes and other canned products, including aerosols which causes
irreplaceable damage in the atmosphere.
________ 8. This metal is associated with radioactive pollution because it is highly radioactive.
________ 9. This is the main ingredient of acid rain, which results in the corrosion of roofs and various health
complications.
________ 10. This is a major component of natural gas, the gaseous form of fossil fuel.

ACTIVITY 2. ENUMERATION. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
A. Give 3 other common pollutants in the environment.
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B. List 5 ways that can help lessen pollution in the environment
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ACTIVITY 3. ESSAY
1. Is human overpopulation the main cause of environmental issues? Why or Why not?